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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Fleur compare the members of the Association by the end of January, 1950?
(a) The children she sees chattering on the way to school each morning.
(b) Good pets, willing to follow their master anywhere.
(c) Old married couples, constantly arguing with each other.
(d) The bombed-out buildings still found along some London streeets.

2. Fleur realizes four things simultaneously in Chapter 7. She hears the sound of Beryl Tims heels approaching, Sir Quentin opening a deep drawer in his desk, the repetition in her mind of Sir Quentin's comment about her having delusions of grandeur, and what else?
(a) The sound of Lady Edwina having an accident in the parlor.
(b) That she must leave her job with the Association at once.
(c) That Sir Findlay had arrived.
(d) The realization that his words came directly from her manuscript of Warrender Chase.

3. When Fleur discovers her original manuscript missing, who does she first assume must have taken it?
(a) Revisson Doe.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Lady Edwina.
(d) Dottie.

4. Where did Fleur first meet and interview with Sir Quentin?
(a) In the lobby of the Berkeley Hotel.
(b) In the offices of the Autobiographical Association.
(c) At a local pub.
(d) In the sitting room of her boarding house.

5. Why is Fleur initially so pleased with her new employer and his assistant?
(a) Because she realizes that they all have many interests in common.
(b) Because she sees much in their mannerisms and behaviors that will be useful in creating characters in her book.
(c) Because they welcome her warmly and make her feel right at home.
(d) Because they agree to allow her time to work on her own writing during the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dottie initially react to the members of the Autobiographical Association?

2. Why had Fleur never thought highly of Gray Mauser before their conversation at the pub?

3. How does Fleur react when Sir Quentin informs her that his mother is not of sound mind and that she should disregard any promises made about an inheritance?

4. How does Fleur get rid of Maisie when she can tolerate her vapid conversation no longer?

5. Which of the following is a member of the Autobiographical Association?

(see the answer key)

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